CEO’s Equal - Full Movie (2025)

MiniTale

2 months ago

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00:00:00with assistant position i'm not interested in being someone's babysitter think of yourself

00:00:04as a fixer what are you doing here i work here must be a pity hire better than daddy

00:00:12buying my position for me dad i understand that i've been through an assistant or two

00:00:16this girl is overstepping you fire her and the boy will find another ceo

00:00:20i'm not just another one of your disposable assistants i need you to stay it's just a

00:00:25dance do not be weird about this and besides it's not like we're attracted to each other right

00:00:30i think everyone knows camilla melia's mother melia and i thought it would be nice to spend

00:00:46more time as a family it's not easy on her poor little heart she likes you you know she's not

00:00:52normally so comfortable strangers that girl is using you lincoln the only reason why she's

00:00:58working for you is because your dad promised to pay her medical bills if she kept you away

00:01:02from me i can't keep lying to him i think i'm falling for him

00:01:22i'm following up with new york about next month but uh how do you spell rapport r-a-p-p-o-r-t comes

00:01:46from the french rapport to bring back as in je rapport ses plats à la cuisine i'm bringing

00:01:52these dishes back to the kitchen well you can bring that little attitude of yours back there

00:01:56as well

00:01:56i didn't realize they taught french at waitress school

00:02:01i went to uc berkeley heard of it that's where you went

00:02:06that's r-a-p-p-o-r-t yeah i got it here comes the smart mouth again you'd think a hospitality

00:02:22major would be a little bit more hospitable for your information i studied business just

00:02:29graduated congrats on the degree i can see things are really working out for you here

00:02:33at least i know how to spell excuse me i ordered this steak medium rare and it is medium i'll be

00:02:42with you in just a moment i think i've waited long enough she's busy right now she'll be with

00:02:46you when she's done here i can speak for myself thank you daddy one second sweetheart you sure

00:02:55about that seems like you got a little bit too much on your plate here

00:02:58julia oh my god sweetheart sweetheart hey dad where are our pills here hey lay her down

00:03:10i got you daddy's here hey julia we need to elevate her legs and increase blood flow to the brain

00:03:16give her some room to breathe she's my daughter i know what's best for her clearly not or you

00:03:20wouldn't be raising her voice right now now elevate her legs i'm calling 9-1-1 daddy honey hey okay sit up

00:03:29little sip's okay honey we're good thanks

00:03:39honey think you can stand up slow listen slow i got you look at me okay i'm taking you to see dr

00:03:51shaft right now it's getting checked out no i'm fine no butts okay come on dad can you take care of the bill

00:03:58please excuse my son what he meant was no thank you alex and it's all right it was a stressful

00:04:17situation yeah how do you uh know how to handle that sometimes i faint when i get stressed out

00:04:24heart defect i was born with it learned how to take care of myself over the years well you shouldn't

00:04:30be working as a waitress with a condition like that you know running around all day student loans

00:04:35and a looming surgery i can't even begin to afford don't just pay for themselves

00:04:41oh my god thank you you know there's an opening at my office the less footwork better pay

00:04:51why don't you come and see me money morning all right we'll have a chat 9 a.m and don't be late

00:05:02yeah absolutely i'm getting in the elevator let me call you right back okay

00:05:15you what are you doing here i work here i didn't realize the cafeteria was hiring

00:05:34mr blanford said he had a job for me must be a pity hire better than daddy buying my position for me

00:05:41you know you're a lot more charming in an apron waitress

00:05:47your floor by the way

00:05:51you know what to do

00:06:05i gotta go now all right

00:06:11hello again alex so i'll cut right to it

00:06:17i'd like to offer you an executive assistant position

00:06:22i need someone to rein in our interim ceo so that he can become the leader this company needs

00:06:27so keep him out of trouble no he's just overwhelmed

00:06:32and his ex camilla isn't helping i need you to keep her far away from him

00:06:39sir i appreciate the offer i do but i'm not interested in being someone's babysitter

00:06:45think of yourself as a fixer i could use someone like you you know

00:06:51you're smart you're good under pressure and if you don't tell him the real reason why i hired you

00:06:59i'll handle all those medical bills of yours

00:07:01what do you say

00:07:04i say

00:07:06when do i start

00:07:08right now

00:07:11alex meet lakin blanford the interim ceo of blanford corporation

00:07:23and your new boss

00:07:25her

00:07:26are you joking

00:07:27i certainly am not

00:07:29i'm still ceo for now

00:07:31you do as i say

00:07:33welcome aboard

00:07:45let's get started

00:07:52did you bring your notepad from the restaurant

00:07:54coffee

00:08:01black

00:08:02every day within five minutes of my arrival

00:08:05lunch will be at one p.m. sharp

00:08:08no fast food

00:08:09are you writing this down

00:08:12i also need you to pick up my dry cleaning every week from amelio's

00:08:16oh

00:08:17and stay out of my personal life

00:08:20that'll be all for now

00:08:23i'll give you access to my work calendar later

00:08:32that means you can go

00:08:34lakin

00:08:41i like lucifer

00:08:44this bark's worse than his bite trust me

00:08:47i'm jace

00:08:49lucifer's angelic younger brother

00:08:51you are

00:08:52alex lincoln's new assistant and uh it would be great if you didn't mention that super unprofessional name calling

00:09:00i've said worse your secret's safe with me

00:09:02alex

00:09:05get in here

00:09:06we need to roll some calls to south korea

00:09:08you're gonna need that

00:09:10coming

00:09:12we're still evaluating the chicago hub closure

00:09:19it's costing us

00:09:21labor shortages at key distribution centers are already slowing down operation times and

00:09:27shifting our operations to detroit might create bottlenecks we just can't afford right now

00:09:33so what we're just going to bleed cash while you evaluate

00:09:35i need solutions faster not more excuses people

00:09:40we're exploring alternatives

00:09:43nothing definitive yet

00:09:45um

00:09:48sorry to interrupt

00:09:50but have you considered splitting freight between detroit and cleveland and using your existing rail contracts to offset the overflow

00:09:59so what

00:10:02you're you're now an expert in freight logistics

00:10:05uh

00:10:06no

00:10:07but

00:10:08i was looking over last quarter's regional expense report while it could be off but cleveland's underutilized and you're already paying for the rail infrastructure

00:10:17it wouldn't solve all of your problems but it could keep the detroit bottleneck from shutting you down entirely

00:10:23actually that could work

00:10:25worth a shot

00:10:26i mean obviously my team would need to take a look at it and sort out the details

00:10:32is there anything else i should know about my business

00:10:34not yet

00:10:36not yet

00:10:37not yet

00:10:39not yet

00:10:41not yet

00:10:42not yet

00:10:43you heard her

00:10:45let's move on this right away

00:10:47that'll be all

00:10:48not yet

00:10:50not yet

00:10:52absolutely not

00:10:53she stays

00:10:54not yet

00:10:55not yet

00:10:56not yet

00:10:57you're going to be a good

00:10:58not yet

00:10:59i'm not yet

00:11:00dr an assistant or two

00:11:01seven this year

00:11:02this girl is overstepping

00:11:04Yes, she was right, but she is undermining me in front of my team.

00:11:08How is that supposed to strengthen my position with the board?

00:11:10So you want to fire her for being too good at her job?

00:11:14Like, a good leader isn't threatened by his employees.

00:11:17Threatened? I am not threatened by her.

00:11:20But she makes it look like I've lost control.

00:11:22Well, the board already thinks you've lost control.

00:11:25This constant personnel turnover makes you look indecisive and weak.

00:11:31You have to keep Alex.

00:11:35What are you saying?

00:11:37You fire her and the board will find another CEO.

00:11:39Hey, Malia, right?

00:12:04How are you feeling?

00:12:07Better. Thank you for helping me the other day.

00:12:09Of course. You know, if you ever start to feel like that, you should sit down and slow your heart rate.

00:12:15What the hell are you doing?

00:12:19Malia, honey, why don't you get started on your homework, okay?

00:12:22Your job is to help with my work, not butt into my personal life.

00:12:30I was just trying...

00:12:31From now on, I want you to leave my daughter alone.

00:12:34How about I leave you alone, huh?

00:12:38I quit.

00:12:39Come on, it's only been a week.

00:12:41You really giving up that fast?

00:12:43You know what? Fine.

00:12:45Leave.

00:12:46Guess you're just not cut out for a big girl job, are you, waitress?

00:12:49Alex, hang on.

00:12:59Alex!

00:13:05Alex, wait!

00:13:06Alex!

00:13:07I told you to wait.

00:13:14I'm not going to stay here and subject myself to this bullshit any longer.

00:13:18I'm not just another one of your disposable assistants.

00:13:21I'll double your salary.

00:13:23I'll give you a four-day work week, whatever you want.

00:13:28Look, you can't leave, okay?

00:13:32I need you to stay.

00:13:35How about starting with an apology?

00:13:37I've been working my ass off all week doing everything you say, and you're still a dick to me.

00:13:43What do I have to do to please you?

00:13:48Look, I'm sorry, okay?

00:13:50It's not your fault.

00:13:53I just, uh...

00:14:04Alex, hang on.

00:14:07Alex, hey, Alex, wait one second.

00:14:13Look, I don't know what came over me, okay?

00:14:16But I can't lose you.

00:14:18I promise from now on, I will clean up my act.

00:14:21No more verbal abuse.

00:14:23I didn't...

00:14:26Fine.

00:14:27No more.

00:14:28And no more calling me waitress.

00:14:30It's Miss Livingston or Alex.

00:14:33Got it.

00:14:35And you said something about doubling my salary.

00:14:39Stick around for a few more months, and then we'll talk, okay?

00:14:42You won't regret it.

00:14:47Want a bath?

00:14:49Sorry I'm late.

00:15:16Traffic was hell.

00:15:20A menu for you, sir.

00:15:25Hi, Malia.

00:15:26I can't compete with that iPad.

00:15:30We order drinks.

00:15:33A 2005 Roman A. Conti.

00:15:36Best bottle on the menu.

00:15:39It better be.

00:15:39It costs $15,000.

00:15:41We are celebrating, Mr. CEO.

00:15:43Not until after I get board approval, huh?

00:15:50So, what did you want to talk to me about?

00:15:55Malia and I thought it would be nice to spend more time as a family.

00:16:01It's not easy on her poor little heart.

00:16:05Malia, honey, you and I talked about this, right?

00:16:08Your mother and I love you very much.

00:16:12It's just...

00:16:13It's not easy for us to be around each other right now.

00:16:19Maybe.

00:16:21We could try a little harder.

00:16:30Hey.

00:16:31Hey.

00:16:32I just wanted to give you a status report before I head home.

00:16:35Thank you, Miss Livingston.

00:16:36So, regarding South Korea, I'm scheduling a Zoom for next week.

00:16:42I'm working...

00:16:43I think the world was ending.

00:16:47We could pretend that it's alright.

00:16:50It's alright.

00:16:52It's alright.

00:16:56Lakin, are you listening to me?

00:16:59Uh, sorry.

00:17:00As I was saying, uh, where was I?

00:17:03You can just take your top off.

00:17:04Oh my god, I meant you can just take it from the top.

00:17:14I gotta go.

00:17:14No soy sauce in this whole building?

00:17:29They're still here.

00:17:30That's surprising.

00:17:33You and my brother getting along better?

00:17:35Yeah, everything's just peachy.

00:17:37So, that little argument you guys had the other day, what was that?

00:17:42A lover's quarrel?

00:17:45Look who's blushing.

00:17:47I am not blushing, and that wasn't a lover's quarrel.

00:17:51He doesn't like me like that.

00:17:52So, he didn't run after you in the elevator and sweep you off your feet?

00:17:58Chase.

00:17:59Lakin.

00:18:01So, we were just talking about you.

00:18:03Lovely assistant you've got here.

00:18:05Such a sweetheart.

00:18:07Anywho, I gotta go.

00:18:08I'll talk to you later, Alex.

00:18:10You needed me for something?

00:18:11The company's hosting a charity fundraiser tomorrow night, and I need you to go with me.

00:18:21You need a date?

00:18:22No, what I need is my assistant close by.

00:18:26So, if you have any plans, just go ahead and cancel them.

00:18:30And here.

00:18:32Take my card and buy yourself a dress this afternoon.

00:18:35Try to keep it under $10,000, alright?

00:18:38No problem.

00:18:39I'll ride my unicorn over to the mall after lunch.

00:18:41Got it.

00:18:45Under $10,000.

00:18:48Oh.

00:18:50And seeing as I'm buying, I like red.

00:18:54I like red.

00:19:11Oh.

00:19:12I wanna see you again.

00:19:14I wanna see you again.

00:19:25I wanna see you again.

00:19:56I thought I said I like red.

00:20:03Did you?

00:20:05Oops.

00:20:06I lost my mind.

00:20:09Looks like we're almost there.

00:20:24Remember, this is a work event.

00:20:35The whole board is going to be there.

00:20:37It's easy on the drinks.

00:20:43Do as I say, not as I do.

00:20:56You ready?

00:21:11It's easy on the drinks.

00:21:26So, Miss Livingston, I was looking over the official guest list for the party tonight, and you lied to me.

00:21:46Your name's not Alexandra, is it?

00:21:51I thought only HR saw that.

00:21:53Oh, don't be embarrassed, sugar. I think that's a very sweet name.

00:22:00I'm not embarrassed, it's just private.

00:22:06My parents were the only ones who called me that.

00:22:11I see.

00:22:14I apologize. I didn't know. I didn't mean to upset you.

00:22:19Hey. Alex.

00:22:26I need it. I'm sorry.

00:22:34I think I owe you a drink. I'll be right back.

00:22:38Look at you. You look stunning.

00:22:49Let's see the dress.

00:22:53Let's get to turn even me straight.

00:22:55Picked it out just for you.

00:22:56It's perfect.

00:22:57May I have this dance, my lady?

00:22:58I think we always want to put a camera in touch.

00:23:06It's just the way of number letting us down.

00:23:10Why do we feel like we're not good enough?

00:23:13Why don't we lose all of this camera in touch?

00:23:17For you.

00:23:19Hey, bro.

00:23:20Is that for me?

00:23:21Get your own drink, bro.

00:23:23And maybe your own date while you're at it.

00:23:24dave i knew it uh my guest you know what i know sure i know what you mean

00:23:32i'll take that i'll leave you guys to it

00:23:34it's just a dance do not be weird about this oh i'm being weird everyone else is dancing

00:23:53it would look strange if we didn't and besides it's not like we're attracted to each other right

00:23:59right

00:24:02so something going on between you and my brother

00:24:20jace of course not that was nothing

00:24:22it didn't look like nothing if i didn't know any better i'd say you sound jealous

00:24:28don't be ridiculous i'm just looking out for my assistant

00:24:35well i doubt he's interested he's you know

00:24:40he's what

00:24:43you don't know

00:24:46never mind so you guys aren't that close then well excuse me if i don't have time to

00:24:54listen to my brother's sexual exploits if you hadn't noticed i'm somewhat busy running the

00:24:59largest shipping company in america

00:25:01it's important to make time for family lincoln

00:25:04that's not your concern

00:25:07just focus on steering clear of an office romance

00:25:10miss livingston

00:25:12it's unprofessional

00:25:13it's unprofessional

00:25:13what this

00:25:18this is just two co-workers dancing

00:25:21right a totally normal boss slash assistant slow dance

00:25:27it's completely innocent

00:25:29we're rarely touching

00:25:32lincoln

00:25:38dad

00:25:41well some of our board members are already here

00:25:44i need you to make your rounds

00:25:46miss livingston

00:25:48well mr harris was just saying that he was very impressed with your recent progress

00:26:00wonderful to see that you're finally settling in lincoln

00:26:04thank you

00:26:07miss livingston has been a welcomed addition

00:26:10oh yes

00:26:12detroit and cleveland

00:26:13nice work

00:26:15yes and we're also improving transit times

00:26:18i'll actually be in new york next week

00:26:20team there and finalizing everything making sure everything's running smoothly

00:26:34what are you doing here

00:26:36just thought i'd stop by

00:26:38i thought you could use the moral support

00:26:40where's malia

00:26:41i got a babysitter

00:26:43i think everyone knows camilla malia's mother

00:26:47who's this

00:26:51uh no one

00:26:53just uh my assistant

00:26:55alex

00:26:57nice to meet you alice

00:27:00as i was saying

00:27:02the transit times in new york

00:27:04oh come on lincoln

00:27:05don't be a poor

00:27:07it's a party

00:27:08no one wants to talk about business

00:27:10am i right

00:27:11let's dance

00:27:13maybe later

00:27:14these gentlemen are on the board

00:27:16you don't mind if i steal them do you

00:27:19what are you doing

00:27:29are you drunk

00:27:30the whole office is here

00:27:31we never have any time together

00:27:33and there's a reason for that camilla

00:27:35we're not together anymore

00:27:37you made that perfectly clear when you fucked my best friend

00:27:39oh come on lincoln

00:27:41i'm sorry if i embarrassed you

00:27:44i just

00:27:45i miss you

00:27:48and i was thinking about how we used to come to these things together

00:27:51i was hoping you'd dance with me

00:27:55for old time's sake

00:27:57one dance

00:28:01excuse me gentlemen

00:28:18doesn't this feel nice

00:28:22i know you miss this

00:28:25this is a work event camilla

00:28:32max lincoln

00:28:34so tense

00:28:35i could fix that you know

00:28:38what do you want

00:28:40and don't give me some bullshit

00:28:42about missing me

00:28:44i know you

00:28:45you want money

00:28:46don't you

00:28:46have you given any more thought to the conversation we had the other day

00:28:50melia's getting older

00:28:53it's only getting harder to take care of her

00:28:56especially with her situation

00:28:57we should be a family

00:29:00we tried

00:29:02and failed miserably

00:29:04i can't be with you camilla

00:29:06are you sure about that

00:29:08camilla

00:29:10don't

00:29:11kiss me

00:29:12if you don't feel anything

00:29:14i'll leave you alone

00:29:15stop

00:29:20jesus

00:29:21don't tell me you didn't enjoy that

00:29:26lincoln are you listening to me

00:29:29look at me

00:29:31you don't want me to make a scene do you

00:29:34because you know i will

00:29:36let me make something very clear to you

00:29:40we are never getting back together camilla

00:29:43you hear me

00:29:44never

00:29:45now you need to go

00:29:46but

00:29:48right now

00:29:48not having any fun

00:30:13let's see if we can change that

00:30:21let's see if we can change that

00:30:22this is my mom's 60th birthday right

00:30:30and her sorority sisters are drinking me under the table

00:30:34and agnes her old roommate slept with the bartender

00:30:38So it's the last call, right?

00:30:41I go up to the bar looking for this guy.

00:30:43Aggie's dragging him to the bathroom.

00:30:45Oh, my God. Stop.

00:30:49Something funny?

00:30:54Time to go.

00:30:58It's okay.

00:31:07Arturo.

00:31:09Took Miss Livingston home.

00:31:10You're being incredibly rude. You know that?

00:31:12You're getting wasted at a company party.

00:31:15It's totally inappropriate.

00:31:17Don't you inappropriate me.

00:31:19Your girlfriend was treating you like a stripper pole.

00:31:20You made out in front of everyone.

00:31:22Okay, first of all, she's my ex.

00:31:25And second of all, I can do whatever I want.

00:31:27I'm a CEO.

00:31:29Interrupt.

00:31:30Right.

00:31:31Is that why you're cozying up to my dad?

00:31:33What, my title not good enough for you?

00:31:35Charming your way up the corporate ladder?

00:31:37CEO this week, chairman the next.

00:31:40Meanwhile, you're wasted hanging all over Jace.

00:31:42What do you care anyway?

00:31:44I thought you weren't attracted to me.

00:31:46I'm not.

00:31:48Oh, yeah?

00:31:48Yeah.

00:31:51Liar.

00:31:51I didn't expect you to have tattoos.

00:32:01Yeah, well, there's a lot you don't know about me.

00:32:06That cost $8,000.

00:32:27Yeah, my fucking money.

00:32:31Now get the hell over here.

00:32:39Is that a scar?

00:32:42It's odd.

00:32:46Fuck me.

00:32:47I don't know.

00:33:05No way, we can't let this go to waste

00:33:08I don't want nobody else

00:33:12Don't let this go to waste

00:33:35You, uh, wanna come inside?

00:33:47Uh, no

00:33:50Right, no, of course not

00:33:56Well, I guess I'll see you on Monday

00:34:05Morning

00:34:20Morning

00:34:21I can't believe I risked my job for a guy who doesn't give two shits about me

00:34:34It's not your fault, Laken barely gives a shit about his own family, you know?

00:34:38Me, Dad

00:34:40But I've seen how he is with Malia, and...

00:34:43She's a soft spot

00:34:45Laken's got some serious trust issues

00:34:48Like, he needs therapy about it

00:34:50Camila really messed him up

00:34:52Look, I consider myself a feminist, right?

00:34:56That bitch is a gold digger

00:34:58I mean, she was basically using him to bankroll her modeling career

00:35:01Took him like three years to come to his senses

00:35:03And when he finally did, oh, surprise, surprise, guess who's suddenly pregnant?

00:35:07Jesus

00:35:10Maybe it's just best to pretend like this never happened

00:35:14It sounds like he's been through a lot

00:35:16Look, I gotta run to a meeting

00:35:24How about you come over for dinner tonight?

00:35:26Seven?

00:35:27I'll text you the details

00:35:28Yeah, I'm down

00:35:30Great

00:35:51Can't remember the last time you had us over for dinner

00:35:53Dad insisted

00:35:55Something about never getting to see Malia these days

00:35:59I wanted to have the gala post-mortem at the office

00:36:02You know, like normal business partners and not...

00:36:04Family members

00:36:06Exactly

00:36:11Did you give Alex a ride on Saturday?

00:36:18Grandpa, I told you it's me

00:36:20You?

00:36:21Nah, you're too tall

00:36:23No, my Malia, last time I saw her, she was just about my knee high

00:36:27Ain't anybody seen my granddaughter?

00:36:29Hmm

00:36:30Cause this little woman is an imposter

00:36:35Are we expecting company?

00:36:47Tell him to send an extra plate

00:36:49Alex?

00:36:55Lincoln?

00:36:56You made it

00:36:57You made it

00:36:58I didn't realize you were joining us, Alex

00:37:08Me neither

00:37:09I didn't realize you were joining us, Alex

00:37:11Me neither

00:37:12Okay

00:37:14Didn't realize you were joining us, Alex.

00:37:24Me neither.

00:37:36It's okay.

00:37:37I don't like asparagus either.

00:37:39My dad says I have to eat it because it's healthy for me.

00:37:43He's right.

00:37:45It is.

00:37:46Look on the bright side.

00:37:48At least it's not Brussels sprouts, am I right?

00:37:59That was delicious.

00:38:00All right.

00:38:04Miss Livingston.

00:38:07A word.

00:38:07Mr. Blainford, about the other night, I know the gala was a mess with Camilla.

00:38:20Alex, I've seen a change in my son.

00:38:24Really?

00:38:25It's the first time I've seen him smile in years.

00:38:28Keep doing what you're doing.

00:38:32You planned this, didn't you?

00:38:33I just thought I'd give you and Lincoln some time alone.

00:38:36Thank you, Chase.

00:38:38You're very welcome.

00:38:39Chase, don't.

00:38:39Bye.

00:38:42Wanna watch Disney with us?

00:38:44Uh, you have a spelling test to study for, remember?

00:38:47But I wanna hang out with Alex.

00:38:49Alex, please, Daddy, please.

00:38:56Works for me.

00:38:57I'll be right back.

00:39:10I'll be right back.

00:39:11Hey.

00:39:12Hey.

00:39:13Hey.

00:39:14Get your bed.

00:39:15Come on.

00:39:16Come on.

00:39:17Yeah.

00:39:40She likes you, you know?

00:39:55She's not normally so comfortable with strangers.

00:39:59I like her, too.

00:40:00So, are we gonna figure out what happened, or did I just fuck myself out of a job?

00:40:16Your job is not in danger.

00:40:20Okay, that doesn't totally answer my question.

00:40:25What do you want me to say, Alex?

00:40:27I, I can't get involved with my assistant, not with the board watching my every move.

00:40:36But I also can't accept the fact that Saturday night was the last time that we'll ever...

00:40:43I thought I did something wrong.

00:40:46I want you, Alex.

00:40:48That's the problem.

00:40:49What if we separate church and state?

00:41:01At work, we're professional.

00:41:05But outside of work, we're...

00:41:08Unprofessional?

00:41:19Don't...

00:41:42Let's go, Malia.

00:41:42Come on!

00:41:43Mom!

00:41:44Faster!

00:41:45Hey, uh, Lincoln's not here right now.

00:41:50He just landed in New York.

00:41:51New York.

00:41:52I know.

00:41:53But it turns out I can't take Malia at all this week.

00:41:58Going to LA.

00:41:59Business trip.

00:42:00So?

00:42:01She's all yours.

00:42:02Oh, uh, I'm not really here to be childcare.

00:42:05I'm sure you'll figure something out.

00:42:10Mommy loves you, Malia.

00:42:12Mmm.

00:42:13I'll see you in two weeks, okay?

00:42:19Why doesn't you want to be with me?

00:42:22Hey, hey, it's okay, Malia.

00:42:33Alex, what's going on?

00:42:38Hey, we have a problem.

00:42:40Camilla just dropped Malia off at the office and left.

00:42:43She said she can't take care of this week after all.

00:42:45What?

00:42:46Let me talk to her.

00:42:47Hi, honey.

00:42:48Are you okay?

00:42:49Hi.

00:42:50Hi, honey.

00:42:51Are you okay?

00:42:52Hi.

00:42:53Listen, uh, Mommy had to go away for a little bit, but, uh...

00:42:57I'm going to be back tonight, and in the meantime, Alex is going to take care of you, okay?

00:43:02Everything is fine.

00:43:03I love you.

00:43:04I love you too.

00:43:05I should've known she'd pull a stunt like this.

00:43:09So much for that family time she wanted.

00:43:10I will book the first flight out this evening.

00:43:11Okay.

00:43:12Okay.

00:43:13Bye.

00:43:14Okay.

00:43:15Okay, so we'll get you fed, I can help you with your homework, and by the time your dad gets

00:43:32back, is that too much rice?

00:43:36I'm sorry.

00:43:39You have nothing to be sorry about.

00:43:46Has your mom done this before?

00:43:49Sort of.

00:43:51Sometimes she leaves me with some of her friends for a few days, so she can go on work trips.

00:44:00Work trips.

00:44:01Huh.

00:44:02Does your dad know about this?

00:44:05I'm not supposed to tell him.

00:44:07She says it's important for girls my age to be able to take care of themselves.

00:44:13Shit!

00:44:14I mean, shoot!

00:44:30Oh my god!

00:44:31Malia!

00:44:32Malia!

00:44:33Malia!

00:44:34I'm sorry.

00:44:35I didn't mean to.

00:44:36Better?

00:44:37Good.

00:44:38How will we order some pizza?

00:44:39Malia!

00:44:40I'm sorry.

00:44:41I didn't mean to.

00:44:42Better?

00:44:43Good.

00:44:44How will we order some pizza?

00:44:51corre!

00:44:52Logo!

00:44:54ו�mail!

00:44:56Better!

00:44:57Better?

00:44:59Good.

00:45:03How will we order some pizza?

00:45:10Malia, do you want to tell me what made you so upset earlier?

00:45:34You can talk to me. Believe me, I understand.

00:45:44What do you mean?

00:45:47It's from surgery. I was born with a heart defect, just like you.

00:45:56Really? I didn't know anyone was like me.

00:46:01Who is it? It's me.

00:46:24Lincoln. Hi.

00:46:34Hi. Can I see Malia?

00:46:40Daddy, shh.

00:47:08Daddy, shh.

00:47:10It's okay, sweetie. I'm right here. Go back to sleep.

00:47:14No, stay.

00:47:18I can sleep on the couch.

00:47:20No, you stay too.

00:47:24It's alright with me.

00:47:26It's alright with me.

00:47:30I can sleep on the couch.

00:47:40Is it okay?

00:47:44It's okay.

00:47:46where do you think you're going

00:48:04to find Malia

00:48:06I already had the driver pick her up

00:48:09and take her to school

00:48:10we're all alone

00:48:12what about work

00:48:16time off for good behavior

00:48:21thank you again

00:48:32for taking care of her

00:48:34wasn't a problem

00:48:39apparently it is for her mother

00:48:44let me make it up to you

00:48:51how are you going to do that

00:48:56let me show you

00:49:04you're like the neighbors

00:49:28you know I think more people should try co-workers with benefits

00:49:54so you want to tell me what happened here

00:50:01not really

00:50:08sorry I um

00:50:13I was just curious

00:50:15congenital heart defect

00:50:19you don't want to hear about it

00:50:20it's too much

00:50:21too much

00:50:22this condition

00:50:24this condition

00:50:24these bills

00:50:25this scar

00:50:26my parents were

00:50:28incredible

00:50:29incredible

00:50:29they gave up everything

00:50:31for me

00:50:32they drained their savings

00:50:33in what little life of wealth

00:50:35they built for themselves

00:50:35to try

00:50:36and make my life normal

00:50:38and now they're gone

00:50:39car accident

00:50:42when I was a senior

00:50:43when I was a senior

00:50:43in high school

00:50:44I begged them

00:50:46to have a night to themselves

00:50:47for once

00:50:48and then

00:50:48Alex

00:50:50sorry

00:50:51way too much information

00:50:53especially from

00:50:54a fuck buddy

00:50:55you don't need to know

00:50:56my sob story

00:50:57you know that Malia's heart condition

00:51:02is congenital

00:51:03I know

00:51:04she told me

00:51:05yeah well

00:51:06she doesn't know everything

00:51:07look I've never told anybody this

00:51:12but

00:51:12Malia was born with her defect

00:51:16because Camilla

00:51:17she took diet pills

00:51:20during the pregnancy

00:51:21so she wouldn't gain weight

00:51:22or lose out on modeling gigs

00:51:24I only found out

00:51:26before it was too late

00:51:27oh my god

00:51:29it's terrible

00:51:31truth is

00:51:33she never really wanted

00:51:35to have a baby

00:51:35I did

00:51:37I was the one

00:51:39who wanted us

00:51:39to be a happy family

00:51:40turns out

00:51:42she was just in it

00:51:43for a meal ticket

00:51:44I'm so sorry Lincoln

00:51:48the only reason

00:51:51she wants to get back together

00:51:52is for the money

00:51:54not for me

00:51:56and certainly not

00:51:57for her daughter

00:51:58you know

00:51:59she's always been

00:52:01irresponsible

00:52:01but this latest stunt

00:52:03abandoning her daughter

00:52:04like that

00:52:05it's

00:52:05have you thought about

00:52:08pursuing soul custody

00:52:09I want to

00:52:10but

00:52:11it's too risky

00:52:12the courts usually

00:52:14side with the mother

00:52:14I can't risk

00:52:16losing my daughter

00:52:16they don't always

00:52:19Malia told me

00:52:22this wasn't the first time

00:52:23Camilla's done

00:52:24something like this

00:52:25what did she say to you

00:52:26Camilla leaves her

00:52:28with her friends

00:52:29when she goes on work trips

00:52:30it's dangerous

00:52:31and clearly her emotional

00:52:33needs aren't being met

00:52:34I think you could have

00:52:36a case here

00:52:36I don't know

00:52:37I don't want to

00:52:39put her through that

00:52:40I mean

00:52:40making her testify

00:52:42against her own mother

00:52:43I can't do that

00:52:44I know you want

00:52:46what's best for Malia

00:52:47but when sharing her

00:52:49with Camilla

00:52:49isn't it

00:52:50maybe you should just

00:52:53give Camilla

00:52:53what she really wants

00:52:54and if that's money

00:52:56fine

00:52:57you have it

00:52:58Malia deserves people

00:53:00in her life

00:53:01who care about her

00:53:02you're right

00:53:03Malia deserves better

00:53:05I will talk to her

00:53:08this week

00:53:08thank you

00:53:17seems like I owe you again

00:53:23greedy

00:53:27I meant breakfast

00:53:29you can cook

00:53:32yes I can

00:53:34for the right company

00:53:36I should have known

00:53:55someone named Sugar

00:53:55would have such a sweet tooth

00:53:56shit fuck

00:54:00I'm sorry

00:54:01I didn't mean to

00:54:02it's okay

00:54:04really it's

00:54:05actually kind of nice

00:54:07to have someone

00:54:08call me by my real name again

00:54:09thank you again

00:54:12for everything

00:54:12I know this wasn't

00:54:14part of the job description

00:54:15and I'm sure

00:54:16dealing with my ex

00:54:17wasn't what you had in mind

00:54:19when my dad hired you

00:54:20right

00:54:24not exactly

00:54:26he told you all of that

00:54:33what are you a miracle worker

00:54:35a saint

00:54:36hardly

00:54:37look

00:54:40if I tell you something

00:54:42you promise not to say

00:54:43anything to anyone

00:54:44cross my inner hope to die

00:54:47your dad is paying me

00:54:52to do this

00:54:53to help Lakin

00:54:54that's what a job is

00:54:57you work for the company

00:54:58you know that right

00:54:59you don't understand

00:55:00your dad offered

00:55:01to pay off my student loans

00:55:03and cover my medical bills

00:55:04for life

00:55:05if I stuck it out

00:55:06as Lakin's assistant

00:55:07he wanted me to keep him

00:55:09away from Camilla

00:55:09by any means necessary

00:55:11he said

00:55:12now that Lakin and I

00:55:15are

00:55:15fucking like rabbits

00:55:16co-workers with benefits

00:55:19excuse me

00:55:20it just

00:55:22it seems wrong

00:55:23not to tell him

00:55:24why

00:55:25cause you're helping him

00:55:26get his shit together

00:55:27and getting paid for it

00:55:28seems like a win-win to me

00:55:29it won't feel like that

00:55:31if he finds out

00:55:32he'll think I'm just

00:55:32using him

00:55:33well

00:55:34maybe he doesn't

00:55:35have to find out

00:55:36Chase

00:55:37I can't keep lying to him

00:55:39I think

00:55:39I think I'm falling for him

00:55:43so more than co-workers

00:55:48with benefits

00:55:49thanks for meeting me

00:55:59I wanted to talk to you

00:56:01about

00:56:02your new girlfriend

00:56:03what

00:56:05I know all about

00:56:06your little sleepover

00:56:07you know

00:56:09I'd appreciate it

00:56:10if you told me

00:56:10before bringing another woman

00:56:11into our daughter's life

00:56:12especially that one

00:56:14what do you mean

00:56:15by that one

00:56:16Alex actually stepped up

00:56:19when you abandoned her

00:56:19to go clubbing in LA

00:56:21it was a work trip

00:56:22oh really

00:56:23she's already proven to me

00:56:33way better at taking care of Malia

00:56:35than you've ever been

00:56:36which is actually why I'm here

00:56:37enough is enough

00:56:40I want sole custody

00:56:42this is it

00:56:44you want to break up

00:56:47our family

00:56:47for that lying

00:56:49you don't want a family

00:56:50you just want my money

00:56:51I see right through you

00:56:52Camilla

00:56:53you think I want money

00:56:54how much do you know

00:56:57about your little assistant

00:56:57what do you mean

00:56:59I hate

00:57:03to be the one

00:57:05to tell you this

00:57:06that girl

00:57:09is using you

00:57:10Lakin

00:57:10I overheard

00:57:16Jason Herr laughing

00:57:17about it

00:57:17in the break room

00:57:18earlier today

00:57:19what do you mean

00:57:22she's using me

00:57:23the only reason

00:57:25why she's working

00:57:25for you

00:57:26is because your dad

00:57:28promised to pay

00:57:28her medical bills

00:57:29if she kept you

00:57:30away from me

00:57:31no she wouldn't

00:57:34do that

00:57:34that's not

00:57:34who she is

00:57:35if you don't

00:57:37believe me

00:57:37just ask your dad

00:57:39is it true

00:57:49Lakin

00:57:51what are you doing here

00:57:52did you hire Alex

00:57:53in order to keep tabs

00:57:54on me

00:57:54it was for your own good

00:57:59do not give me

00:58:00that father knows

00:58:01best routine

00:58:01this is a complete

00:58:03betrayal of my trust

00:58:04your personal issues

00:58:05were affecting

00:58:06not only the business

00:58:07but our family

00:58:08that is absurd

00:58:09this has nothing

00:58:10to do with the company

00:58:11your inability

00:58:12to cut Camilla

00:58:13from your life

00:58:14seriously calls into

00:58:15question your abilities

00:58:16as a leader

00:58:16as in does the way

00:58:18you've closed yourself

00:58:19off from any connection

00:58:20romantic or

00:58:21so what

00:58:21I can't be CEO

00:58:22if I don't open my heart

00:58:23that is bullshit

00:58:25my love life

00:58:26is none of your business

00:58:27but the well

00:58:28being of my granddaughter

00:58:30still is

00:58:31Alex is a smart girl

00:58:34with a good heart

00:58:35she cares about Malia

00:58:37and she challenges you

00:58:39she's fired

00:58:41thanks to you

00:58:43what are you doing here?

00:58:52what are you doing here?

00:59:10we need to talk

00:59:11we are?

00:59:14you want to explain

00:59:14what you were doing

00:59:15with your ex

00:59:16looking like you're

00:59:16getting back together?

00:59:17is that why you

00:59:19haven't gotten custody

00:59:20of Malia?

00:59:21because you still

00:59:22love her?

00:59:23god I'm so fucking stupid

00:59:24were you ever gonna

00:59:25tell me about your

00:59:26little deal with my dad?

00:59:29god Alex

00:59:30I

00:59:30I trusted you

00:59:32I

00:59:33I told you things

00:59:34that I've never even

00:59:35told my family

00:59:35and this whole time

00:59:37you

00:59:38you were just in it

00:59:39for the money

00:59:40I

00:59:41that was before

00:59:43anything happened

00:59:44between us

00:59:45Lakin

00:59:46I couldn't say no

00:59:47that

00:59:48that kind of money

00:59:48you know my situation

00:59:50but

00:59:50I never meant to hurt you

00:59:52and fucking me

00:59:52what?

00:59:52that was just a way

00:59:53to ensure job security?

00:59:55that's all I am to you

00:59:57just

00:59:57a transaction?

00:59:58of course not

00:59:59how dare you

01:00:02why should I believe you?

01:00:06you know

01:00:06you're just like her

01:00:08I am not

01:00:10like Camilla

01:00:10Lakin

01:00:11I care about you

01:00:13you're fired

01:00:13and this thing

01:00:15between us

01:00:15that's over too

01:00:17let's go

01:00:47Rocky Road

01:01:12I don't know

01:01:13I've got the perfect pairing

01:01:15you're gonna let me in

01:01:18or what?

01:01:24you are out of your mind

01:01:25showing up here is insane

01:01:28like you don't fucking love it

01:01:29I don't

01:01:30I've changed

01:01:33I've heard that before

01:01:34god it turns me on

01:01:36when you act like you're

01:01:37alright this is like a pandemic level

01:01:39of postmates orders

01:01:40have you left your house yet

01:01:41well I'm gonna try

01:01:43and get my old job back

01:01:44so I'll probably be out of the house

01:01:46five days a week

01:01:47girl losing your job

01:01:49and getting dumped

01:01:50on the same days a lot

01:01:51you can take some time to mourn

01:01:53I can't waste any more time

01:01:57on Lakin

01:01:57I was so stupid thinking

01:02:01he actually cared about me

01:02:02what's wrong with me?

01:02:16nothing

01:02:18absolutely nothing

01:02:20I'm sorry

01:02:27I just

01:02:29I think I want to be alone tonight

01:02:34hey

01:02:40text me

01:02:42okay

01:02:43just cause we don't work together

01:02:44doesn't mean we're not friends

01:02:46we will

01:02:49I promise

01:02:51I will

01:02:55wait

01:02:57wait

01:03:39Hey, um, I'd like to apply for a job.

01:03:52I used to work here.

01:03:54Hey, kid, come on, man, open up.

01:04:05You really need to give me a key.

01:04:09You want a drink?

01:04:10Yeah, where are your glasses?

01:04:12Second cabinet to the left.

01:04:21Heard you broke up with Alex.

01:04:25Can't really break up with someone you weren't dating.

01:04:28We were just fucking and now we're not.

01:04:30I'm supposed to believe you don't give a shit.

01:04:36I don't.

01:04:38Is that why you're drowning your sorrows in whiskey?

01:04:41Very dramatic, by the way.

01:04:43What do you care?

01:04:45She's all yours now.

01:04:46Her little deal with dad is mute, and now you two can finally be together.

01:04:50Jesus Christ, Lakin, I'm gay.

01:04:56Yeah.

01:04:58You're always so wrapped up in your own shit, you never thought to ask your brother about

01:05:01his own life.

01:05:02I'm sorry.

01:05:10Really.

01:05:13I can't believe I didn't...

01:05:15Are you good?

01:05:23I'm good.

01:05:24I'm good.

01:05:32Suddenly, so many things make sense to me now.

01:05:42But you're always flirting with her, Alex.

01:05:44I was trying to light a fire under your ass.

01:05:47She's a good person, Lakin.

01:05:49She cares about you.

01:05:51A lot.

01:05:54She hated the deal.

01:05:55She hated lying to you.

01:05:58She knew you wouldn't trust her.

01:06:02And why should I?

01:06:04Because not everyone's Camilla.

01:06:10Look, it's not too late to make it right.

01:06:16Call her.

01:06:32Call her.

01:06:33Call her.

01:06:34Call her.

01:06:35Call her.

01:06:36Call her.

01:06:37Call her.

01:06:38Call her.

01:06:39Call her.

01:06:40Call her.

01:06:41Call her.

01:06:42Call her.

01:06:43Call her.

01:06:44Call her.

01:06:45Call her.

01:06:46Call her.

01:06:47Call her.

01:06:48Call her.

01:06:49Call her.

01:06:50Call her.

01:06:51Call her.

01:06:52Call her.

01:06:53Call her.

01:06:54Call her.

01:06:55Call her.

01:06:56Call her.

01:06:57Call her.

01:06:58Call her.

01:06:59Call her.

01:07:00Call her.

01:07:01Fuck him.

01:07:31So, that's $250,000 a year.

01:07:37Every year.

01:07:38Until Malia's 18th birthday.

01:07:41So, in nine more years then.

01:07:43Eight.

01:07:44You don't even know how old your daughter is?

01:08:01Pleasure doing business with you.

01:08:12You don't want to say goodbye?

01:08:13She's upstairs waiting.

01:08:15I can't.

01:08:16I have a flight to Miami in an hour.

01:08:18Give her a kiss for me, will you?

01:08:19Good fucking riddance.

01:08:33I'm proud of you, son.

01:08:35Only took me a decade to cut her out of my life for good.

01:08:38I am going to speak to the board in the morning.

01:08:41All right?

01:08:41If you don't want to excuse me, I have a granddaughter to comfort.

01:08:53Congrats, bro.

01:08:55Let's celebrate.

01:09:02Come on.

01:09:07We should be celebrating.

01:09:09Ding dong.

01:09:10The witch agreed to settle.

01:09:12Yeah.

01:09:14And now Malia has to live the rest of her life, knowing that her mother didn't care enough

01:09:18about her to fight for custody.

01:09:20On the positive side, Malia's all yours now.

01:09:23You're going to be CEO in a month.

01:09:25What else could you want?

01:09:28Maybe a certain little assistant that help you get custody.

01:09:31She blocked my number.

01:09:34And no, I'm not going to show up to her doorstep on my knees, begging for her to take me back.

01:09:39It would make me look insane.

01:09:41Well, insane or romantic?

01:09:46She doesn't want to speak to me.

01:09:49And I don't blame her.

01:09:50Well, I can't guarantee she'll take you back, but I may have a hot tip on where you can find her.

01:09:58She's working here again?

01:10:01Is that why you brought me here?

01:10:03Go get her.

01:10:18Hi.

01:10:19Ready to order?

01:10:21I'll come back in a few minutes.

01:10:22I'll come back in a few minutes.

01:10:29Alex.

01:10:32Lincoln?

01:10:34What are you doing here?

01:10:37Jace brought me to celebrate.

01:10:41I won full custody.

01:10:44Congratulations.

01:10:44Yeah, I, um, I couldn't have done it without you.

01:10:49Uh.

01:10:50Alex, I, um, I want to apologize.

01:10:54I made a huge mistake.

01:10:56Thanks.

01:10:57I, um, I've seen you take my break right now.

01:11:03Come on.

01:11:05Come on.

01:11:10You okay?

01:11:12Mm-hmm.

01:11:12You okay?

01:11:14Whoa!

01:11:15Someone call 911!

01:11:18Help!

01:11:19It's okay.

01:11:20Yeah.

01:11:21Yeah.

01:11:22Yeah.

01:11:23Any update?

01:11:44There's only so much that they'll tell me right now, but...

01:11:47The doctor said that she's in critical condition.

01:11:50They're going to operate tomorrow.

01:11:54And then her chances are 50-50.

01:11:57Jesus.

01:11:58Her heart must be overwhelmed by all the stress.

01:12:03The stress that I fucking caused her.

01:12:07And seeing me at the restaurant, that couldn't help either.

01:12:10I, I, I should have just left her alone.

01:12:12It's not your fault, Lincoln.

01:12:15And now Alex could, she could...

01:12:17Hey, stop.

01:12:18Don't talk like that.

01:12:20I.

01:12:38Did you guys make me...

01:12:39Hey, Lincoln.

01:12:41Oh, my God, Alex. You're awake. Jesus Christ. I was so worried. I thought...

01:12:50I thought that I might have lost you.

01:12:56Thank you. I'm fine. You should leave.

01:13:02What? What are you talking about?

01:13:04Lincoln, why are you here?

01:13:06I'm here because I care about you. Because...

01:13:08Because you feel guilty.

01:13:11This is what you do. You throw money at your problems to make yourself feel better.

01:13:15No, it's not like that.

01:13:17I don't want to be your charity case, Lincoln.

01:13:21I don't want to feel like I owe you or anyone again.

01:13:26You are not a burden. I don't think that.

01:13:30I'd like you to go.

01:13:41I'm not afraid of that.

01:13:48I don't want to be a party.

01:13:50I don't think that would be fair.

01:13:51Sorry.

01:13:53I don't want to trust anyone.

01:13:54Maybe you go here.

01:13:56I've heard some grace.

01:13:58You're not hiding.

01:14:00I'm压

01:14:03I'm not hiding.

01:14:04Morning, sleepyhead.

01:14:21It's good to see you awake.

01:14:23You had me worried there for a minute.

01:14:29I got you something.

01:14:34This almost makes me wish I hadn't made it.

01:14:50Where did all the flowers come from?

01:14:53It was Dad.

01:14:55You felt horrible he wasn't here after your episode,

01:14:58so he's been helping out with Mulya while they can watch us over here.

01:15:00Dad paid for everything your insurance didn't cover.

01:15:04Fancy pacemaker, extra care, you name it.

01:15:08He shouldn't have.

01:15:09You made a deal, Alex.

01:15:11Dad was good for it.

01:15:13It's done.

01:15:15I don't deserve it.

01:15:17What are you talking about?

01:15:19Look at me, Jace.

01:15:21I'm literally fucking scarred.

01:15:22Why should I...

01:15:23Hey, Alex.

01:15:25You deserve love.

01:15:27It's about time you get out of your own way and realize that.

01:15:32It's about time you get out of your own way and realize that.

01:15:32Jesus.

01:15:57Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.

01:15:59Fuck.

01:16:00I'm sorry, I just...

01:16:02I thought you might need some help.

01:16:04Doctor said no unnecessary stress.

01:16:07Well, then you shouldn't have shown up.

01:16:13Sorry.

01:16:15Thank you, but I've got it from here.

01:16:17Alex, you're recovering from surgery.

01:16:20Let me at least help you inside.

01:16:26I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

01:16:56And me.

01:17:03It was wrong of me to accuse you of only wanting my money.

01:17:07I can see that now.

01:17:09I've spent my whole life thinking that I had to buy love.

01:17:12And I've just been hurt so many times.

01:17:15It's hard to comprehend that a woman could see me as anything other than a blank check.

01:17:18What you told me about your parents and how they sacrificed everything for you, do you really think that what they did for you makes you a burden?

01:17:31They lost everything they had because of me.

01:17:34Hey, but Alex, don't you think that if they were given the chance to do it all over again, they would do it exactly the same?

01:17:40That's not sacrifice.

01:17:42That's not sacrifice.

01:17:43That's love.

01:17:45I've been thinking about it a lot.

01:17:48About what it means to give without expecting anything in return.

01:17:53I can't change the fact that I've been given more than most.

01:17:58But what you've taught me, what your parents have taught me, is that supporting someone is not about an obligation or to force an outcome.

01:18:10It is simply because you love them, Miss Livingston, you are the most selfless, independent, strong, and beautiful woman that I have ever met in my entire life.